The Alligator Alcatraz detention facility in the Everglades is facing significant scrutiny following reports of harsh treatment of detainees, including accounts of appalling living conditions marked by issues such as fungus, mosquitoes, and insufficient food. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the initiation of deportation flights from the facility, with claims that hundreds of individuals have already been removed. Advocates and legal experts are questioning the legality of the facility, calling for its closure due to allegations of human rights abuses. Meanwhile, environmental concerns are also being raised regarding the site, as lawsuits emerge targeting both its conditions and environmental impact. The situation continues to develop, with additional reports indicating that some detainees have gone on hunger strikes in protest.